India's Climate Commitments and NAPCC

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πŸ“– Quick summary

The NAPCC (2008) comprises 8 National Missions. At COP26 (2021), India pledged its "Panchamrit" targets, including 500 GW non-fossil capacity by 2030 and Net Zero by 2070. India is also developing a domestic Carbon Credit Trading Scheme.

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πŸ’‘ Key Facts

  • NAPCC (2008) = 8 National Missions.
  • COP26 (2021) Panchamrit pledge: Net Zero by 2070.
  • CCTS = India's emerging domestic carbon market.

πŸ”– 60-Second Revision

  • NAPCC (2008) + Panchamrit (COP26, 2021) + CCTS = India's climate policy framework.

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